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The Testing of Materials of Construction: A Text-Book for the Engineering Laboratory and a Collection of the Results of Experiment (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book delves into the fundamental principles of material strength and its application in construction. The author, a leading figure in engineering, expertly bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of how materials behave under stress. The book traces the historical evolution of this field, starting with simple needs for shelter and evolving to encompass the complex demands of modern structures and machines. It examines the different types of stresses and strains that materials experience, including tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending. The author then introduces key concepts such as elastic and plastic behavior, the yield point, and the impact of repeated stress on material strength. Through a combination of scientific explanations and real -world examples, the book explores how engineers assess and utilize the properties of different materials, from metals like steel and iron to more traditional materials like timber and stone. This book serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the scientific foundations of construction and the crucial role materials play in creating safe and enduring structures.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles of material strength and its application in construction. The author, a leading figure in engineering, expertly bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of how materials behave under stress. The book traces the historical evolution of this field, starting with simple needs for shelter and evolving to encompass the complex demands of modern structures and machines. It examines the different types of stresses and strains that materials experience, including tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending. The author then introduces key concepts such as elastic and plastic behavior, the yield point, and the impact of repeated stress on material strength. Through a combination of scientific explanations and real -world examples, the book explores how engineers assess and utilize the properties of different materials, from metals like steel and iron to more traditional materials like timber and stone. This book serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the scientific foundations of construction and the crucial role materials play in creating safe and enduring structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330261996_0
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